Fire-district
DC Fire and EMS
Drugs and doses38
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Buprenorphine, Calcium Chloride8
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 640 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 190, 453 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1.25 mL | PO | not captured | standing | page 190 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1.25 mL | PO | not captured | standing | pages 190, 453 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 10 mL | PO | not captured | standing | page 190 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 2.5 mL | PO | not captured | standing | page 190 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 20 mL | PO | not captured | standing | page 190 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 3.75 mL | PO | not captured | standing | page 190 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 5 mL | PO | not captured | standing | page 190 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 125, 455 |
| Other | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 455 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 125, 455 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 455 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 125, 455 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 125, 455 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 147, 148, 149, 150, 456, 457 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 150 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 456, 457 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 147, 148, 149, 150, 456, 457 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 456, 457 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 459 |
| Other | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 85, 458, 459 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 85, 458, 459 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 459 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 458, 459 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 133, 454 |
| Other | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 454 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 0.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 460, 461 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 0.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 460, 461 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 460, 461 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 460, 461 |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 130 |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 327, 461 |
| Other | adult | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 460, 461 |
| Other | adult | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 328 |
| Other | adult | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 460, 461 |
| Other | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 130 |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 327, 461 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 460, 461 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 324 |
| Other | peds | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 460, 461 |
Buprenorphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 16 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 529 |
| Other | adult | 8–16 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 462, 529 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 463 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 246 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 463 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 246 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 463 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 86, 228, 463 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 86, 228, 463 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 463 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 302, 303, 304 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 463 |
| Other | adult | 10 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 78 |
| Other | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 463 |
| Other | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 78 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 302, 303, 304 |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diphenhydramine, Enalaprilat, Epinephrine, Esmolol, Fentanyl7
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 100 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 215, 464 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 215 |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 465 |
| Other | adult | 2–10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 465 |
| Other | adult | 2–10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 465 |
| Other | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 465 |
| Other | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 465 |
| Other | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 326 |
| Other | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 465 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 168 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 168 |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 168 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 168 |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 171 |
| Other | adult | 25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 135 |
| Other | adult | 25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 274 |
| Other | adult | 25–75 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 466 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 466 |
Enalaprilat
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 1.25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 138 |
| Other | adult | 1.25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 138 |
| Other | adult | 1.25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 138 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 148, 167, 468, 469 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 148, 167, 468, 469 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 148, 468, 469 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 148, 468, 469 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 2–10 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 131, 469 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 84, 468, 469 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 84, 468, 469 |
| Other | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 148 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 167, 468, 469 |
| Other | adult | 1 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 131, 405 |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 469 |
| Other | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 148 |
| Other | peds | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 167, 468, 469 |
Esmolol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 92, 470 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 126, 470 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 126, 470 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 192 |
| Other | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 238 |
| Other | adult | 25–100 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 101, 156 |
| Other | adult | 50–100 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 135, 273, 471 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 101, 156 |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 135, 273, 471 |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 135 |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 192 |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 238 |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 273, 471 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 25–50 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 135, 192, 471 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 135, 192, 471 |
G–L Glucagon, Haloperidol, Hydrocortisone, Hydroxocobalamin, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Lidocaine8
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 246 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 1 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 1 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 246 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 472, 473 |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 215, 472, 473 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 168, 473 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 215, 472, 473 |
Haloperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 208, 475, 476 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 475, 476 |
| Other | peds | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 208, 475, 476 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 475, 476 |
Hydrocortisone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 100 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 477 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 477 |
Hydroxocobalamin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 478 |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 478 |
| Other | adult | 5 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 255 |
| Other | adult | 5 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 478 |
| Other | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 255 |
| Other | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 478 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 479 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 479 |
| Other | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 150 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 480 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 481 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 100, 155, 481 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 193 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 100, 155, 481 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 193 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 480 |
| RSI induction | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 480, 481 |
| RSI induction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 480, 481 |
Ketorolac
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 15 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 194, 482 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 30 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 194, 482 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 194, 482 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 194, 482 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 484 |
| Other | adult | 20–40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | page 484 |
| Other | adult | 4 mL | IO | not captured | standing | page 413 |
| Post-ROSC care | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 484 |
| Post-ROSC care | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 484 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 484 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 484 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 483, 484 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 483, 484 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose8
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 486 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 486 |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 486 |
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 85, 485, 486 |
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 486 |
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 121, 486 |
| Other | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 85, 485, 486 |
| Other | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 486 |
| Other | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 121, 486 |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 487 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 487 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 487 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 487 |
| COPD | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 487 |
| COPD | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 487 |
| Other | adult | 125 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 149 |
| Other | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 149 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 489 |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IN | not captured | standing | page 489 |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 249 |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 450 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 450 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 450 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 489 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IN | not captured | standing | page 489 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 249 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 450 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 249 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 450 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 450 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 326, 489 |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 204, 489 |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 491 |
| Other | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 491 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 491 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 135 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 152, 492 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 152, 492 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 152, 492 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 152, 492 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/ET | not captured | standing | page 117 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 133, 134, 493 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 138, 494 |
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 138, 494 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IO/IM/ODT | not captured | standing | pages 135, 210, 239, 495, 496 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/ODT | not captured | standing | pages 135, 210, 239, 495, 496 |
| Other | adult | 4 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 135 |
| Other | adult | 4 mg | IV/IO/ODT | not captured | standing | pages 210, 496 |
| Other | adult | 4 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 210, 496 |
| Other | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 135 |
| Other | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 210, 496 |
| Other | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV/IO/PO | not captured | standing | pages 210, 496 |
Oral Glucose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothermia | adult | 24–50 g | PO/SL | not captured | standing | page 241 |
P–R Pralidoxime, Prednisone, Prochlorperazine, Racemic Epinephrine4
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 324, 498 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 324, 498 |
| Other | adult | 1.8 g | IM | not captured | standing | page 328 |
| Other | adult | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 323, 498 |
| Other | adult | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 498 |
| Other | peds | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 323, 498 |
Prednisone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 60 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 149, 150, 499 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 60 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 149, 150, 499 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 149, 150, 499 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 149, 150, 499 |
| COPD | adult | 60 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 149, 150, 499 |
| COPD | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 149, 150, 499 |
Prochlorperazine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 135, 274 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 135, 274 |
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 274 |
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 151, 500 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 149, 500 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 149, 151, 500 |
| Other | peds | 0.25 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 151, 500 |
| Other | peds | 0.25 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 149, 500 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 149, 151, 500 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Tranexamic Acid, Whole Blood3
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 86, 249, 501 |
| Agitation | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 86, 249, 501 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 86, 501 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 86, 501 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 86, 246, 501 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 86, 93 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 246 |
| Other | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 249 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 86, 246, 501 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 246 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 525 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 445 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 301, 302, 503 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 302, 503, 525, 526 |
| Other | peds | 25 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 526 |
Whole Blood
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | peds | 1 unit | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 526 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 unit | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 525, 526 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 10 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 525, 526 |
Change history1
| Recorded | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | added | not captured | listed_named |
Cite this
DC Fire and EMS, United States EMS Protocol Census. 255 dose entries, effective 2026-03-17.
https://protoquiz.com/census/agencies/dc-fire-and-ems/
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